Wurzburg 1774 goldgulden Fr-3726
This specimen was lot 30108 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $2,467.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Wurzburg. Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim Goldgulden 1774, MS62 NGC. Obv. Bust right in clerical robes. Rev. Palm tree behind shield, with date 1774 below. The strike is bold, and the fields fully prooflike with no significant flaws. This is an attractive Mint State example of the New Year Goldgulden. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson." While ducats from Wurzburg were the standard 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, the goldgulden were only 3.25 g, .770 fine. This type is listed for 1773-76. The territory was annexed to Bavaria in 1803.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.25 g, .770 fine gold, .080 troy oz.
Catalog reference: KM 408, Fr-3726.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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